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“And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” – Colossians 2:6–7 (NLT)
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“This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ. Then we will no longer be immature like children…” – Ephesians 4:13–14 (NLT) • The Social Network You've Been Looking For •
“And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” – Colossians 2:6–7 (NLT)
David’s mighty men didn’t start as warriors. They started as broken, distressed, and discouraged people who simply showed up in the cave with him (1 Samuel 22:1–2). Their transformation didn’t happen overnight, and it didn’t happen in isolation. It happened because they were present.
Every tree only grows as strong as its roots are deep. In the same way, spiritual growth doesn’t happen by accident; it requires being rooted in Christ. Roots provide stability, nourishment, and strength in storms. Without them, even the tallest tree will eventually topple.
But roots also need the right soil. That’s why God places us in His church, His family, His network. Alone, we can sprout for a season, but together we grow stronger, healthier, and more fruitful. Staying rooted in Christ and connected to His people is the foundation for growth that lasts.
How has community helped strengthen your faith when life’s storms hit?
What step could you take this week to deepen your roots in Jesus?
Lord, thank You for calling me to grow in You. Help my roots go deep and not into shallow distractions, but into Your truth. Plant me firmly in Christ and in the community You’ve given me, so I can stand strong and bear fruit for Your glory. Amen.
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“This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ. Then we will no longer be immature like children…” – Ephesians 4:13–14 (NLT)
Growth is not optional in the Christian life—it’s God’s design for you. Just as a child is meant to grow into maturity, every believer is called to grow into the likeness of Christ and in the body of Christ.
Spiritual immaturity keeps us vulnerable to doubt, discouragement, and deception. But maturity brings stability, clarity, and strength.
God doesn’t save us to stay the same. He saves us to become more like His Son. Growth happens step by step, day by day, as we walk with Him and stay connected to His body, the church.
In what ways have you seen growth in your faith over the past year?
Are there areas where you’ve resisted maturing because it feels uncomfortable?
What step can you take this week to move from immaturity to maturity in Christ?
Father, thank You that You love me too much to leave me where I am. Help me embrace the growth You’ve called me into. Teach me to pursue maturity in Christ, even when it feels uncomfortable, so I can reflect Your Son more fully. Amen.